Assistant Professor in Accounting

Sonoma State University • Sonoma, CA

1d • $128,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Sonoma State University’s School of Business seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting starting August 2027. The School offers undergraduate and graduate business programs in a liberal arts and sciences environment. The university is a public liberal arts and sciences institution located in Sonoma County, California.

The standard teaching load is 12 units per semester, typically three courses. The successful candidate will teach a variety of accounting subjects, preferably tax and audit, and maintain Scholarly Academics (SA) status under AACSB’s 2020 Business Accreditation Standard 3. The role also requires an active program of scholarly activity and service to the School, University, profession, and community, while meeting expectations for teaching and progress toward retention, tenure, and promotion. The normal probationary period is six years of full-time probationary service and credited service, if any.

Faculty responsibilities include advising students, maintaining office hours, collaborating with colleagues, participating in campus and system-wide communities and traditional academic functions, and supporting undergraduate research and student professional opportunities. Faculty are expected to contribute to the CSU Graduation Initiative 2025 through teaching, advising, and mentoring. During the first two years of the probationary period, the instructional assignment is reduced by two courses per academic year to support research, scholarship, creative activities, and other work related to retention, tenure, and promotion. The candidate must be able to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

This is a full-time position with an anticipated salary range of $128,000 to $135,000. The position is based in California; employees must reside in California upon hire. The position is expected to start August 2027. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 1, 2026, and the position will remain open until filled.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting, or a closely related field. ABD applicants may be considered, but all doctoral degree requirements must be completed by August 1, 2027 to remain eligible for employment.
• An active stream of research, evidenced by recent peer-reviewed publications and/or a set of well-developed working papers.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Nice To Haves

• CPA license.
• Proficiency in GenAI and machine-learning technologies.
• At least one year of teaching experience; new graduates should have at least two semesters of teaching experience during their doctoral program.
• Professional work experience in public accounting or private industry.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of accounting subjects, preferably in tax and audit; the standard load is 12 units per semester, typically three courses.
• Maintain AACSB Scholarly Academics (SA) qualification status.
• Maintain an active program of scholarly activities.
• Provide service to the School, University, profession, and outside community.
• Advise students, maintain office hours, collaborate with colleagues, and participate in campus and system-wide communities and traditional academic functions.
• Support undergraduate research and other professional opportunities for students.
• Contribute to the CSU Graduation Initiative 2025 through teaching, advising, and mentoring.
• Meet University and School of Business expectations for retention, tenure, and promotion.
• Work effectively in a multicultural environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree